Head of Collections and Resource Sharing, Oregon State University.
From: "Webster, Janet" <janet.webster_at_oregonstate.edu>
Head of Collections and Resource Sharing, Assistant Professor, OSU Libraries, Oregon State
University.
Oregon State University Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented
librarian to assist in the shaping of a new department focused on user-centered collection
services and programs. Responsible for the overall management of the Collections and
Resource Sharing Department’s programs and services, the Head of the CRSD leads a staff
and faculty committed to fulfilling the learning, teaching and research needs of the OSU
community. The Department Head directs the expenditure of the Libraries’ approximately $5
million materials budget, supervises 7.0 faculty FTE and has oversight for a department
with approximately 20.0 classified FTE across the 4 units which comprise the Department:
Collection Development, Acquisitions, Interlibrary Loan, and Access Services (Circulation
and Collection Maintenance). The Department Head leads a variety of initiatives related
to collaborative and user-driven collection building, resource sharing, document delivery,
and access services. She/he monitors trends in collection development, acquisitions,
resource sharing, access services, and collection maintenance.
Additionally, the Department Head tracks issues surrounding scholarly communication and
works with other OSU librarians to communicate these issues within the Library and to
campus faculty. In consultation with the AUL for Collections and Content Management and
CRSD unit heads, the Department Head develops policy pertaining to collection development,
acquisitions, access services, and resource sharing. The Department Head determines
strategic direction for the Department, establishes departmental goals, and encourages and
tracks goal progress. The Department Head is a member of the Libraries’ management team
and contributes to the overall planning and management of the Libraries.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. To review posting and apply, go to
http://oregonstate.edu/jobs <http://oregonstate.edu/jobs> . Apply to posting # 0006131.
Closing Date: 10/1/10.
OSU is an AA/EOE, and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs.
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Janet Webster
Search Committee Chair
Oregon State University
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365 USA
541-867-0108
Janet.webster_at_oregonstate.edu
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Received on Fri Aug 27 2010 - 03:02:59 EDT